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Cerastium tomentosum "Silver Carpet"

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This species prefers full sun and dry soil. Forms a nice ground cover, spreading over time, but not aggressively. Shear back by one-third after flowering for fresh full foliage. Avoid shearing during hot dry conditions. Can be divided every year if necessary. Cut back in early spring.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Exotic, not native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Height (ft)

0.5-1

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

May-June

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance